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Aerial Banner Towing Job

Submitted by Jon on 07 Feb 2010

Just a quick question regarding the Aerial Banner Towing job posting. The advert says that experienced pilots are required, but are there any indications of hours/rating requirements?

Thanks.

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I have asked the questions

Submitted by Richard on Sun, 07/02/2010 - 21:19.

I have asked the questions and I am waiting for a reply. Hopefully they are looking for people with the right attitude rather than thousands of hours.

The banner towing operation

Submitted by Richard on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:55.

The banner towing operation will be based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The employer will require one pilot for now, but possible increase to 2 pilots in about 6 months after operations. Pilots must have experience in banner towing operations with at least 1,500 hours. The type of aircraft to be flown is C-182, but the final decision has yet to be confirmed by management. It would be good if the pilot has experience in marketing for possible office duties when not flying.

Salary and benefits:

$ 3,000 per month + $ 15 per hour.

Housing accommodation and transportation will be provided.

Thanks Richard

Submitted by Jon on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 19:28.

Thanks Richard

I do hope they do offer a/c

Submitted by plugster on Tue, 09/02/2010 - 15:58.

I do hope they do offer a/c in the Cessna?!

I am thinking that they are

Submitted by hardcore on Wed, 10/02/2010 - 00:33.

I am thinking that they are wanting too many hours for this type of workings. I would like the job but I just don't have the hours, can they make the hours less please?

Banner towing is one of the

Submitted by airads on Wed, 10/02/2010 - 17:08.

Banner towing is one of the more difficult, dangerous and stressful jobs in aviation. Only a handful of pilots do it in the UK and to be honest, any enthusiastic applicant needs a shed-load of initiative and an innate ability to both 'wear' the aircraft and deal with flying conditions that make most instructors I know wince!

It's really up there with crop-dusting and aerobatics and experience of either would be a great help. 150 hours or even 250 hours isn't enough experience.

Thanks to airads for the

Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/02/2010 - 22:10.

Thanks to airads for the comment. Airads is the most experienced banner towing operator in the UK so, I think they know what they are talking about.

Did some banner towing back

Submitted by Flintstone on Fri, 12/02/2010 - 19:49.

Did some banner towing back in the old days. Pucker factor on the first pick-ups goes up to eleven!

I can see a chance for a sideline here. Drying laundry :Sp

I real fancy the idea of

Submitted by Richard on Fri, 12/02/2010 - 22:45.

I real fancy the idea of banner towing but the reality I think may be different. I get scared when I fly too close to the ground, 1500ft is low enough for me.

Where can apply for this

Submitted by cg aviator on Fri, 19/02/2010 - 18:21.

Where can apply for this position?

Hello, To apply for this job

Submitted by Richard on Fri, 19/02/2010 - 19:46.

Hello,

To apply for this job you have to subscribe and then you will be able to see the full job listing. At the bottom of the job listing you will see a 'apply for this job' button. Click the button and then you will be able to write a covering letter and send your details to the employer.

As a subscriber you will be able to create a 'profile' that will be fully searchable by employers who are registered to the site. An employer will email you directly if they want to contact you. This is a great way to market yourself.

I would complete your profile before applying for any job as you can attach your profile to the application.

Good luck.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Submitted by cg aviator on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 13:28.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Any news on whether this

Submitted by twadensten on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 13:09.

Any news on whether this position has been filled or not? I saw it got extended and is still active.

The last thing I heard was

Submitted by Richard on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 17:03.

The last thing I heard was that the job was filled. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, I will get in touch with the operation and see if they need any more people.

I have five years of banner

Submitted by lloydrad on Sat, 24/03/2012 - 10:24.

I have five years of banner towing experience using aircraft specifically modified to fly panels up to 7200 sq ft. SuperCubs and Scouts are usually the best aircraft to do the job. If you need a pilot and/or someone to build a banner.
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